1. Drawings: This is perhaps the most common method of expressing architecture. Drawings can range from sketches to technical drawings, and they can convey the design, details, and dimensions of a building.
2. Models: Models can be made of various materials, including wood, metal, or plastic, and they give a physical representation of a building to help clients or stakeholders better understand its design.
3. Computer-Aided Design (CAD): CAD tools enable designers to create digital models of their buildings, including 3D representations that offer an interactive experience of the design.
4. Floorplans: Floorplans are 2D representations of a building that show the arrangement of rooms, walls, doors, and windows.
5. Renderings: Renderings are visualizations that use computer software to create photorealistic images of a building or space.
6. Diagrams: Diagrams are usually simple drawings that use symbols to convey the relationship between different elements of the building, such as the layout of structural elements or the flow of pedestrian traffic.
7. Written descriptions: Architects often write detailed descriptions of their designs to explain the purpose, function, and design philosophy behind their work.
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